September 12, 2024 | Issue 37

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Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Events


We're excited to cut the ribbon on these two area businesses who recently went under renovations and would love to invite the community to see their new and improved spaces!


Camden National Bank, 156 Main St. Belfast

Thursday, Sept. 12th @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Refreshments and pastries will be served

Customer Appreciation Week - Sept 9-13: Giveaways, raffle prizes and more!


KSW Federal Credit Union, 135 Waldo Ave. Belfast

Thursday, Sept. 19th @ 11 am

Pastries & coffee will be served inside

September Business After Hours & Ribbon Cutting


Every month our Chamber hosts an after hours event designed for members to casually meet and build relationships with business people from companies and organizations representing a variety of industries in our region. Our next BAH will be hosted by:


Bell the Cat

Wednesday, September 18, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

18 Hatley Rd. Belfast, ME


Click Here to see our hosts for the 2024 Business After Hours

Chamber Golf Tournament Thanks


Friday, September 6th, Northport Golf Club


This great competitive networking event has helped the Chamber to fund and provide our business members and the community with developmental resources they need to grow and succeed. We so appreciate all the teams that register to play, the businesses that help with sponsorships, and everyone who has a hand in making it a memorable and successful event.


Congratulations to the Belfast Area High School Golf Team (56) for winning 1st Place in this year's tournament! Players included Caden Nickerson, Joseph Parker, Gary Gale, Ethan Abbott, and Jacob Lindelof.


2nd Place - Camden National Bank (59)

3rd Place (Tie) - Rollies, United Realty (65)


Special thanks to our Gold Tournament Sponsors, Central Maine Power and Maine State Credit Union.


Big thank you to Stanley Chevrolet for the Hole-in-One Grand Prize of a 2023 Piaggio Liberty Scooter!


Thank you to our tournament and hole sponsors: Camden National BankColburn Shoe StoreFellows, Kee, Tymoczko & Lewis, LLCFirst National BankFront Street Shipyard, and Horch Roofing.


Thank you to our raffle contributors: Darby's RestaurantDelvino's Grill & Pasta HouseFon’s KitchenThe Front Street PubHammond Lumber Company, and Nautilus.


Big thank you to Paul Doody from Camden National Bank for helping organize this tournament and to Northport Golf Club for hosting us once again on their beautiful course!


And thanks to Rollie's Bar & Grill for feeding all of our teams again this year!

September 5th Newsletter



1) The Chocolate Drop Closing

2) Chamber Job Search

3) Maine Wienerfest

4) Owls Head Transportation Museum / Motorcycle Festival

5) Belfast Flying Shoes

Chamber Job Search (HOT ITEM)


Still looking for that new job? Need to know what's available in the greater Belfast area? We have a great page full of job opportunities large and small!


CLICK HERE!


Chamber Members - you can submit your job postings by logging into your

ChamberMaster account or email chamberoffice@belfastmaine.org

Upcoming Events

Announcements & News

Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition - Tree and Fern Walk Sept. 14

Belfast Historical Society - Belfast and the California Gold Rush Sept. 23

BlueJacket Shipcrafters September ShipShape News

Camden National Bank and Northway Bank of NH to Merge

The Chocolate Drop Candy Shop Announces They Will Be Closing

Down East Auctions Upcoming on Sept. 21 & Oct. 5

Front Street Shipyard - End of Summer 2024 Video

Kids Unplugged - Keep Our Gym Open

Left Bank Books Hosts Author and Anthropologist Ieva Jusionyte Sept. 27

Local Papers Merge into the Midcoast Villager in September

Maine Dept. of Labor - Maine's Minimum Wage to Increase to $14.65 Per Hour in 2025

Young's Lobster Pound Featured in WABI-TV5's Discover Fall 2024 Episode

Member Promotions

Consider Becoming a Chamber Member!


Our Vision is that the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce will be recognized as a major catalyst for developing a thriving and connected business community and visitor destination choice in the region.



The Mission of the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce

is to champion a thriving business environment for its members through promotion, networking, advocacy, community partnerships and access to relevant information.


Follow the link above to find information about membership benefits and learn how we can promote you and help you achieve your goals. Your support helps us to better promote our region and businesses!



Community Links:

Belfast Free Library | City of Belfast | Harbormaster

Public Transportation | Waldo County General Hospital | YMCA

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Your Chamber Working For You!

Dorothy Havey, Executive Director

Director@belfastmaine.org

Scott Smith, Operations Manager

ChamberOffice@belfastmaine.org

Board of Directors


President / Erin Merrifield, RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn

Vice President / Chris Nickerson, Whale's Tooth Pub, Northport Inn & Lodge

Treasurer / Michelle Curtis, First National Bank

Secretary / Megan Day, Waldo County General Hospital

Paul Dean, Councilor, City of Belfast

John McKeith, The Belfast Center

Elaine Potoker, Interloqui

Terri Tower, Camden National Bank

Mary Tripp, Bank of America

Travis Wood, Waldo County Technical Center

Staff Photography by Dave Waddell, Down East Magazine

Our Vision

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will be recognized as a major catalyst for developing

a thriving and connected business community and visitor destination of choice in the region.


Our Mission

The Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce promotes a dynamic economy and strong communities through economic development, promotion of our region, business advocacy, and member services for Waldo County and beyond.

BELFAST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

33 Main St. | PO Box 58 | Belfast, ME. 04915

207-338-5900 | www.belfastmaine.org

Administrative Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

Information Center: Daily, 9am - 5pm